There is no Scout group in Leigh currently but there is an active one in Newdigate.
They currently have spaces available in both of their age sections, and would be very pleased to welcome young people from Leigh.
They offer two sections:
Cubs for ages 7.5 to 10/10.5years old
Wendy Duncan, Cub Team Leader wendy.12thdorkingcubs@outlook.com
Scouts from 10 up to 14 years old
Contact Group Lead volunteer Gavinlyndon@hotmail.com
Winter Wellness Support – Mole Valley
This document aims to give a flavour (not an exhaustive list) of what support is available across Mole Valley through the winter months and beyond. The majority of the support listed is free of charge or low cost. We have tried to include website links/email addresses as well as phone numbers where we have them. This document was last updated November 24th 2025.
Warm Welcomes
A warm welcome space is a physical venue run by a community group, church, charity, or organisation where people having trouble in heating their homes can come to warm up, get a hot drink, energy advice & debt support while also enjoying some social interaction. Each Warm Welcome venue runs throughout the winter starting from the 1st November until 31st March. Some warm welcome venues provide similar services throughout the year. All are welcome to attend, regardless of where you live or your circumstances.
Each venue offers something different but some of the services available are:
Free Hot Drinks, Fuel Vouchers, Winter Warm Packs, Energy Advice, Debt and Budgeting Advice, Free Meals and Food Bank Referrals. For more information on warm welcomes across Surrey please visit this website: Warm Welcome Venues in Surrey – Surrey County Council
Locations across Mole Valley:
– Libraries: Ashtead, Leatherhead, Bookham and Dorking – All open as warm welcome venues for the duration of their staffed opening hours (not during super access hours at Dorking Library)
– Boxhill Village Hall, Boxhill – Thursdays – 1.30pm-3pm Box Hill Village Hall Diary
– Chart Downs Social Club, Dorking – Fridays – 10.30am – 2pm (15) Chart Downs Community & Social Club | Facebook
– Crossways Community Café, Crossways Baptist Church, Dorking – Wednesday 12-2.30pm (term time) Crossways Church – Crossways Community Cafe
– Leatherhead Community Hub, North Leatherhead – Thursdays – 9.30am – 11.30am
– Westcott Village Hub, Westcott – (Various times when open)
1-2-1 – Support & Advice
British Red Cross – (covers central Dorking – please contact for more areas)
Support available up to 4 weeks from leaving hospital
Our service supports people as they leave hospital following an illness or injury. We aim to help you rebuild your confidence as well as your social and support networks. Our support is available as a one-off visit, support over the phone or regular visits for up to six weeks
To get in touch please email HealthandCareSouthEastAdmin@redcross.org.uk or call 01622 690011.
Citizens Advice provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice on issues such as benefits, housing, debt, family & relationships, immigration, work and much more.
Advice Line – 10am – 4pm – Daily – 0808 278 7930
Drop-ins:
Tuesday – 10am-12pm in Leatherhead & Dorking
Wednesday – 10am-12pm in Leatherhead & Dorking
Thursday – 9.30am – 11.30am – Leatherhead Community Hub – Advice Café
Thursday – 2pm – 3pm – Dorking Foodbank
Energy Manage
At Energy Manage, we provide advice and information to households in Surrey and East Hampshire who are in or at risk of fuel poverty, with the aim of reducing their energy usage and saving them money.
Our aim is to to help households in or at risk of fuel poverty to save energy, save money and change behaviours for the better.
Circular Dorking
Free home energy surveys
NHS Social Prescribing
Social prescribing is an approach that connects people to activities, groups, and services in their community to meet the practical, social and emotional needs that affect their health and wellbeing. This can include things such as: Mental Health Support, RSPB nature prescribing, Fuel & Food support, support to reduce bills, funds from household support fund, Dementia buddies, Transport services, Social activities, Befrienders.
Dorking and surrounding area – Live Well Service in Dorking | DHC
Get in touch with Live Well Service:
01306 733536 / dohel.livewell.dhc@nhs.net (Monday – Friday 08:30-16:30, except Bank Holidays).
People are welcome to self-refer by letting us know their name, telephone number and their registered GP practice name.
Social Prescribing at Leatherhead PCN
Please note that we can only accept patients who are registered with one of the following practices:
At present, we offer telephone consultations on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.
This will be expanding from in December, when we expect to begin offering face-to-face appointments, as well as possible evening and Saturday sessions through extended hours access.
Referral Pathways
Patients can self-refer online via Joy App:
https://services.thejoyapp.com/en/listings/12725
Alternatively, they can call 01306 771125, select option 2, and leave a message.
Anyone can refer to our service, provided the patient has agreed to and is aware of the referral.
Surrey Coalition of Disabled People
Energy Bill Support, Fuel Vouchers, Warm Packs, Energy Efficient Appliances, Household Support Fund
Tel: 01483 456558
Food Support
The food support organisations listed below can help with low cost or free food. The Mid Surrey Community Fridges hubs and mobile stops are open to anyone. Just turn up at the locations during the opening times and get a range of food. The food varies each week according to what they receive. Please bring a bag with you and donations are welcomed to help keep the service going.
Support from Foodbanks require a voucher (more information in text below)
MSCF help prevent food going to landfill and redistribute it across Surrey. Suggested donations are £2.50. Below you can see Hubs and Mobile stops.
HUBS
| Location | Venue & Address | Opening Times |
| Dorking | Dorking Christian Centre, Church St, Dorking, RH4 1DW | Mon–Fri: 10:00–11:30 Wed: 13:30–14:30 |
| Goodwyns | Harvest Community Church, Stubs Hill, Goodwyns Rd, Dorking, RH4 2QD | Mon & Wed: 14:00–15:00 |
| Leatherhead | North Leatherhead Community Centre, Kingston Rd, Leatherhead, KT22 7PX | Wed & Thurs: 13:00–14:00 |
Mobile Stops
| Location | Venue & Address | Day & Time |
| Box Hill | Surrey Hills Residential Park, Boxhill Rd, Box Hill, Tadworth, KT20 7LZ | Tues: 13:15–13:45 |
| Newdigate | Newdigate Village Hall, Kingsland, Newdigate, Surrey, RH5 5DB | Tues: 14:00–14:30 |
| Westcott | St Johns Westcott, Furlong Rd, Westcott, Dorking, RH4 3PP | Tues: 14:30–15:00 |
| Ockley | Cricket Pavilion, Ockley, Dorking, RH5 5TS | Wed: 10:30–11:15 |
| North Holmwood | Norfolk Court, Dukes Ride, North Holmwood, Surrey, RH5 4TZ | Thurs: 13:15–13:45 |
| Beare Green | Car Park, Turner House, Leith Rd, Beare Green, Surrey, RH5 4RS | Fri: 12:30–13:00 |
| Rickwood Park | Horsham Rd, Beare Green, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4PP | Fri: 13:15–13:45 |
| Capel | Capel Village Memorial Hall, 55 The St, Capel, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 5LD | Fri: 14:00–14:30 |
| Pixham | Pixham Lane Sports Ground, Pixham Lane, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1PQ | Fri: 13:00–14:00 |
| Chart Downs | Chart Downs Social & Community Club, Chart Downs, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4DD | Fri: 12:45–13:30 Current dates: 28th Nov; 5th & 19th Dec |
FOODBANKS
Dorking Foodbank
Venue: The Christian Centre, Church Street, Dorking, RH4 1DW,
Opening times: Tuesdays 4:15-5:30pm
Venue: Communications House, Curtis Road, Dorking, RH4 1EA
Thursdays 2pm-4pm. (By appointment only)
To access the foodbank, you will require a foodbank voucher, which can be provided to you by various different organisations, such as Citizens Advice – health visitors, housing officers and more. If you require an emergency voucher please call the voucher hotline on 07471 753436, 10 am to 12 noon, Monday to Thursday or for all other enquiries or questions please call the general number: 07494226743, 10am to 4pm Monday to Thursday or fill out an online enquiry form here:
www.dorkingarea.foodbank.org.uk/contact-us
Venue: Leatherhead Community Hub, Kingston Road, Leatherhead, KT22 7PX
Opening times: Saturdays 10-11:30am
Our foodbank works with a number of different agencies, such as Citizens Advice, children’s centres and health visitors. To find out more about the agencies that hold our vouchers and how you can get help, please call us on 0208 786 8221 or email us on foodbank@goodcompany.org.uk
Community Activities and Support
Chart Downs Social Club
– Craft Club – Fridays 10am – 11.30am
– Comfort Cafe – Fridays 12pm – 1.30pm
The Harvest Church
– Creation Cafe – Craft Group – Tuesdays – 1pm-5pm – Craft and Soup
– Community Cafe – Thurdays & Fridays – 9.30am – 11am
Saint Mary’s Church Fetcham
Afternoon Teas last Saturday of each month 3 – 4:30 PM
Footprints (toddler group) – Wednesdays – 10-11:30 AM
Coffee mornings & Hear Here Clinic (Hearing Aid Clinic; retubing, ear mould cleaning & battery replacement – NHS hearing Aids) 3rd Thursday of the month -10:30am –12pm
Repair cafe and coffee shop first Saturday of the month 10:00 – 1:00 PM
Bereavement café – 1st Thursday of month 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Men’s breakfast club – 3rd Saturday of the month 9:30 AM till 11:30 AM
Leatherhead Community Hub –LCH – What’s on
Old School House Café open 9-2 Tuesday-Saturday
Advice Café every Thursday 9:30 – 11:30
Wescott Village Hub – Home | Westcott Community Hub
Free Kids Meals every school holiday, no purchase necessary, whenever we’re open.
Free Lunch, Hot Drink available to all via the Ripple Effect Board whenever open.
Locals, Westcott, delivery of a Referral Bag if through local support group.
TRANSPORT
Connect service Surrey Connect: on demand bus service – Surrey County Council
Surrey Connect is a safe and reliable bus sharing service connecting you to your local community. It is available to everyone in Surrey in the areas shown on the map. (please click link to navigate to map)
Mole Valley Life – Community Transport Community Transport – Mole Valley Life
We will pick you up from your home and transport you around Mole Valley.
Booking a journey
Call us on 0300 123 7749 between 9am and 4pm, Monday to Friday (please note that lines will be closed from 12 – 1pm) to book.
You must register as a member to use this service – find out more on our Keep Mobile page. Keep Mobile – Mole Valley Life
Good Neighbours Schemes
There are over 100 voluntary good neighbour schemes in Surrey. Most of the groups take people to and from hospital, GP and other health appointments. Some groups offer befriending, shopping, library book and prescription collections, or run lunch and social clubs. It is always worth asking if a Good Neighbours group can help you. To find your nearest scheme, enter your postcode on the website: Good Neighbours – mole valley
COUNCIL SUPPORT
Surrey County Council – Everyday Essentials
Surrey County Council has launched a new Everyday Essentials E-voucher scheme that eligible residents can apply for to help with everyday living costs. The Everyday Essentials E-voucher can be redeemed at a supermarket of the recipient’s choice to help with buying everyday essentials.
Everyday Essentials E-voucher Scheme – Help with everyday living costs – Surrey County Council (The next E-Voucher scheme application window will open on Tuesday 2 December at 10am)
MOLE VALLEY
Fairfield Centre
The Fairfield Centre offers a warm welcome to all aged 60+. The Centre is open Monday to Friday 10am-4pm. There is a café offering beverages and light snacks open from 10am to 3.30pm and a nutritious, home-style cooked two-course hot meal is served daily at 12.30pm (alternative selections also available).
We have classes to help you feel stronger and more steady, improve your balance and increase your confidence for everyday activities, as well as Tai chi, singing, art, knitting and much more
PARISH COUNCILS AND RESIDENT ASSOCIATIONS
Most (not all) Residents Associations and Parish Councils have a dedicated website where you can find out up to date information about where you live. Some also have social media accounts where you can also ask questions and stay informed about your local community. Please see the links below from the Mole Valley District Council website for more details on Parish Councils and Residents Associations in Mole Valley.
Residents’ Associations – Mole Valley District Council
Parish Councils – Mole Valley District Council
Useful websites:
Citizens Advice Mole Valley – Citizens Advice Mole Valley
Mole Valley District Council – Homepage Live – Mole Valley District Council
Mole Valley Life – Mole Valley Life – Your Life. Your Journey. Share it with us
Central Surrey Voluntary Action – Home – Central Surrey Voluntary Action
Connect to Support – Home Page | Connect to Support Surrey
Surrey County Council – Surrey County Council
Healthy Surrey – Healthy Surrey
Family Information Service – Family Information Service – Surrey County Council
Useful Phone numbers
| Service | Phone Number |
| Surrey Community Helpline (welfare, cost-of-living advice) |
0300 200 1008 |
| Adult Social Care – Surrey | 0300 200 1005 |
| Adult Social Care (Emergency / Out-of-Hours) | 01483 517 898 |
| Citizens Advice Mole Valley (Adviceline) | 0808 278 7930 |
| Universal Credit / Benefits Help (GOV.UK / Cost-of-Living) | 0800 328 1344 |
| Samaritans (emotional support, 24-hour) | 116 123 |
| Mole Valley Life (Community Support / Advice) | 01372 204500 or 0300 123 7749 |
| Mole Valley District Council (general enquiries) | 01306 885001 |
| Gas Emergency | 0800 111 999 |
| Power Cut / Electricity Emergency (UK Power Networks) | 105 (or 0800 31 63 105 from a landline) |
| Water / Sewer Emergency (Thames Water) | 0800 316 9800 |
| Adult Social Care (Surrey County Council) | 0300 200 1005 (9am–5pm) |
| Adult Social Care – Emergency Duty Team (Out-of-Hours) | 01483 517 898 |
| Children’s Services / Safeguarding (Mole Valley, Surrey) | 0300 470 9100 |
| Domestic Abuse (Surrey) | 01483 776 822 (9am–9pm) |
| Road / Highways Emergencies (Surrey) | 0300 200 1003 (24-hour) |
Mogera Tani Judo Club , with the support of MVDC is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity for adults aged 60+ within Mole valley called Finding your Feet.
It is a 6 week programme where participants will learn to fall safely. Gain confidence and reduce the fear of falling.
The course will be held in Leigh Village Hall from 7th January 2026.
MVDC is running a consultation to review how local communities across Mole Valley are represented – and want to hear from you. Whether you’re a resident, business owner, part of a neighbourhood group, or involved in a parish council, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of local democracy in Mole Valley.
Click here to complete the survey.
What’s being reviewed?
MVDC are looking at whether changes are needed to existing parish arrangements, including:
Why it matters?
Parish councils play a key role in local life – from managing play areas and open spaces to organising events and influencing planning decisions. This review aims to ensure that local representation reflects the identity and needs of communities and gives residents a stronger voice in how decisions are made. Don’t miss your chance to get involved.
If you need help or a different format, please email cgr@molevalley.gov.uk or call 01306 885001.
Click here to complete the survey.
Mole Valley District Council
Leigh Parish Council (Surrey)
Notice of conclusion of audit
Annual Governance & Accountability Return for the year ended 31 March 2025
Sections 20(2) and 25 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014
Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/234)
Notes
1. The audit of accounts for Leigh Parish Council (Surrey) for the year ended 31 March 2025 has been completed and the accounts have been published. This notice and Sections 1, 2 & 3 of the AGAR must be published by 30 September. This must include publication on the smaller authority’s website. The smaller authority must decide how long to publish the Notice for; the AGAR and external auditor report must be publicly available for 5 years.
2. The Annual Governance & Accountability Return is available for inspection by any local government elector of the area of Leigh Parish Council (Surrey) on application to:
L Mann Leigh Parish Council Clerk, 7 Yew Tree Road, Charlwood, RH6 0DE leighparishcouncil@gmail.com
During the hours of 10am – 2pm, Monday to Friday
For a copy of the accounts please note there will be a charge of £1.00 for each paper copy of the Annual Governance & Accountability Return.
Announcement made by: L Mann (Clerk) on 3rd October 2025
Letter from Cllr Helyn Clack:
I think it might be helpful to say something about the changes coming to Local Government in Surrey. This is what we know so far and as I understand it.
The government has confirmed that Surrey is to be part of the first wave of areas looking to take the opportunities presented by the government’s devolution agenda. The unique position of our county was referred to by the Secretary of State in her speech to Parliament regarding the debt that has built up amongst some of the boroughs and districts being unsustainable and that this reorganisation will need to address this. One reason why the Government has decided to fast-track the Surrey councils.
The Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution confirmed to Surrey County Council’s Leader, Tim Oliver, that the government has decided to postpone Surrey’s local elections in May until 2026. Elections in 2025 were expected to cost about £2,000,000 across the whole county, funding the coordination of printing of ballots, including the cost of post and postal votes, employment of polling stations and officials etc across all 11 boroughs and districts and the 81-county council electoral divisions for over 1,000,00 voters. This money will now be used to help fund the transition.
In Mole Valley where the local council is elected by one third over four years, it is expected these will be cancelled in 2026.
Instead, the elections in 2026 will be to elect new representatives to the new Unitary Authority in our area followed by elections in 2027 to elect a Mayor for all of Surrey and any other part that is included in the new Mayoral Authority. The powers of the new Mayoral authority may well include Police, Fire and Rescue, Strategic Planning and Transport, Public Health and Economic Growth. County and District Councils will be abolished along with their elected councillors on vestment day which will be sometime between the two elections.
The Unitary authority should follow HMG guidelines, each authority is advised to be around 500,000 plus residents. Surrey has a population of 1.2million and in Mole Valley District Council there are 80,000 residents currently. The County Council is working with the county 11 Districts and Boroughs to establish the best way to ensure parity across any proposed unitary authorities.
County Council services will have to be disaggregated to Unitaries – services like Social Care for children and adults, highways, libraries, registrations, countryside and environment and much more. The district councils will aggregate their services like planning and leisure. Waste collection and disposal will be brought together. It is also important to note that some areas of the county have higher levels of deprivation, debt and lower abilities to raise council taxes than others when considering the geography of the new unitary boundaries.
There is a huge amount of work to do in a very tight time frame. Surrey County Council employs around 8,000 people or full-time equivalents for example, and it is important to support them in the transition to their new employers.
A draft submission to HMG in March by the councils in Surrey will then be followed by HMG comments and directions in May. The Government is proposing consultation with partners but not a public referendum. It is anticipated that the new framework for the unitary councils will be in place in the Autumn of this year.
For councillors, it is being proposed that the latest divisional boundaries set by the Local Government Boundary Commission in 2024 will be the elected areas for 2026. The Government is keen to avoid the expense of a new boundary commission and the new Unitaries can call for a new boundary review once they have been vested, this would normally happen every ten years or so. Currently there are about 500 elected councillors, excluding towns and parish councils in Surrey. Two or even three councillors per division are being considered.
This reorganisation does not include Town and Parish Councils.
The LGA has also published notes and guidance on Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation here The devolution and LG reorganisation hub | Local Government Association which includes Frequently Asked Questions
This is a very fast-moving plan, and I expect there will be a lot of changes and additions along the journey, which I will report back to residents about. I hope this helps!
Helyn Clack
Surrey County Councillor for Dorking Rural Division
Soon to be abolished…
Mrs Helyn Clack
Member for Dorking Rural Division
Surrey County Council
Tel: 07817 745843
Email: helyn.clack@surreycc.gov.uk
A Planning Application has been made to Mole Valley District Council for the construction, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning of a 11.32 MVA ground-mounted solar farm. It is proposed for a period of 40 years and includes landscaping, associated infrastructure, and temporary construction access.
Details can be found at https://littleflanchfordfarm.co.uk and on the MVDC Planning Portal at https://planning.agileapplications.co.uk/mole/application-details/126928 MO/2024/1823
It is important that residents have the opportunity to express their individual views on this proposal and comment on the application, representations can be made on-line to MVDC or in writing to the Planning Department: Mole Valley District Council, Pippbrook, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1SJ.
The decision on the Application by MVDC is scheduled for the 27 February 2025, the expiry date for public comments is 6 January 2025, however, representations received after this date can still be taken into consideration up until the end of January.
Leigh Parish Council will be responding to the Application representing residents’ views therefore, in addition to making representation to MVDC, the Parish Council would welcome your views and comments which can be emailed in confidence to leighsolarfeedback@gmail.com or in writing to The Parish Clerk, 7 Yew Tree Road, Charlwood RH6 0DE.
Educating the next generation of film makers
Leigh Village Hall
25th and 26th Jan | 22nd and 23rd Feb
For 12 – 17 year olds
Mole Valley’s residents and businesses have the opportunity to help inform the community safety partnership priorities for 2025/26 as part of a six-week consultation run by Mole Valley Community Safety Partnership (MVCSP). Respondents are being asked to provide first-hand experiences of crime and/or anti-social behaviour, whilst also providing a sense of how safe they feel living and working in the district.
MVCSP is made up of organisations and authorities responsible for keeping people safe. The members are Mole Valley District Council, Surrey Police, Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner, Surrey County Council, Surrey and Sussex Probation Service, Surrey Fire Authority, Surrey Heartlands Clinical Commissioning Group, and local Housing Associations.
The work of Mole Valley’s Community Safety Partnership links to the countywide Community Safety Vision for Surrey and Surrey Community Safety Agreement which outlines how responsible authorities in Surrey collaborate to reduce crime and disorder. It focuses on protecting vulnerable individuals, safeguarding communities, and empowering residents to feel safe. Through alignment with pan-Surrey strategies and partnerships, MVCSP can prioritise local actions where it adds value.
Are you concerned about crime in your area? Have you been a victim of crime or anti-social behaviour? Are there places in Mole Valley where you don’t feel safe? Are you confident that crime is being tackled? Visit molevalley.gov.uk/mvcsp between Wednesday 6 November and Wednesday 18 December 2024 to have your say. Alternatively, hardcopies of the survey are available from Mole Valley District Council’s Dorking offices, RH4 1SJ* and libraries in the district.
MVCSP really wants to hear from those living and working in the district to ensure the priorities set are reflective of crime and anti-social behaviour being experienced. The agreed priorities for 2024/25 include:
· Anti-social behaviour
· Domestic Abuse
· Hate Crime
· Rural and Envirocrime
· Shoplifting
· Violence against Women and Girls
· Violent Crime among Youths and Younger Adult Males
Rachel O’Reilly, Chair of Mole Valley Community Safety Partnership, said: “This consultation will give us the opportunity to hear everyone’s views on crime and community safety. It is vital we have a good understanding of people’s experiences of crime and anti-social behaviour and any particular problems they may have in their local area as this will help us to focus our resources on the things that matter most to the community and will inform our priorities and action plan for next year. Once this is all in place I hope our residents, businesses and visitors to our district will feel safer in the knowledge that all our partners will be doing everything possible to help reduce instances of crime and anti-social behaviour ”